Author: Sariah Winterbauer

Campus, Education

Technical programs face challenges amid pandemic

Sariah Winterbauer

Hands-on learning continues with several changes The COVID-19 pandemic has affected many Del Mar students and programs as new protocols have been implemented and classes have been moved online.   “We have incredibly resilient and adaptable students so the transition to online has been a smooth one,” said Leah Eddlemon, director of the Medical Assisting Program.  This program is just one of Del Mar’s many technical programs that requires a person to learn by experience rather than just lecture. While many classes have been moved online, labs and clinicals have had to continue face-to-face with many changes.  “I think it has…

Campus, Food

Viking Food Pantry helps students during pandemic

Sariah Winterbauer

More than 3K pounds of food distributed in January alone Since April 2019, the Viking Food Pantry has continued to help many Del Mar College students despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Opened in partnership with the Coastal Bend Food Bank and with the support of Student Government Association,  the Viking Food Pantry allows participants to receive up to 35 pounds of food twice each month. “Like most services, COVID-19 did affect the VFP operations,” said Rita Hernandez, the assistant dean of Student Engagement and Retention. The pantry was closed between March and July of 2020, but they still distributed food from…